Senior Tax Accountant
- Company
- NextStep
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Work type
- Full Time
- Salary
- $120,000–$150,000
- Posted
- 2026-10-28
Job description
Join our team! We are a growing accounting and bookkeeping firm in NYC seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant-CPA for a full-time, in-office role with long-term growth potential.
We’re looking for a proactive, personable professional who takes ownership, meets deadlines, and brings thoughtful solutions to client needs.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file individual and business tax returns across various industries and entity types.
- Oversee a small tax team and coordinate with managers to complete client tax work on time.
- Communicate directly with clients, answer tax questions, and provide professional guidance.
- Provide limited financial oversight for affiliated companies, reviewing financial reports and coordinating with bookkeepers to ensure timely reporting to the owner.
- Take ownership of deadlines and proactively follow through without reminders.
- Notify the owner’s assistant which clients to bill for completed tax work.
Qualifications:
- Active CPA license required.
- 7–8 years of relevant experience preparing and filing individual and business tax returns.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks and tax compliance software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- International tax experience is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 120000–150000, based on experience.
- Annual salary increase.
- Real long-term growth potential.